I recently used one and did find it the closest thing to not having one on compared to others I've used, including the outstanding Okimoto Mega Big Boy (yeah it's a funny name), that I've used for past couple years. Had no complaints and no problem with it.
I wasn't terribly interested in the "new" advanced technology (or so they say) condoms at all and ignored their marketing...
Then I saw a tweet on twitter that caught my eye and has me desiring the passing of this info to spread awareness of the major possible dangers they possess
Please read this blog post (I know, parts ramble a bit and there are some sentence structure issues as well as typo's but the content is powerful)
http://loraxofsex.com/2016/09/pox-box-problem-lelo-hex/
Here is what I would like to add:
A punctured condom by LELO could go totally unnoticed during a date meaning you have had the awareness of your potential exposure eliminated. This could be a death sentence (yes, a bit dramatic BUT accurate depending on what you were potentially exposed to). Knowing a condom has broken would mean stopping the sex and either putting on a new unbroken condom or stopping entirely. Knowing the condom has broken means you can go to the doctor the next day for a "plan B" pill to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Knowing the condom has failed means you can go to the doctor immediately and get the HIV preventative medication to curb infection in case you were exposed (*see link below) which needs to be taken within 72 hours. Not knowing the condom may have failed STEALS the possibility of getting that life saving medication in time thus resulting in transmission of the disease. Ladies and gents please do not put yourself at risk!
http://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/prevention/reduce-your-risk/post-exposure-prophylaxis/
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I recently used one and did find it the closest thing to not having one on compared to others I've used, including the outstanding Okimoto Mega Big Boy (yeah it's a funny name), that I've used for past couple years. Had no complaints and no problem with it.
You wouldn't have a complaint because you wouldn't know if there was a puncture.
I would suggest getting tested more often if you choose to use them because without knowing the cover broke (as you see with traditional condoms) you could be thinking you're protected when in fact a hole could be present! Or even multiple holes. That could mean your date's vaginal fluids are now inside the condom (or yours outside it) and NEVER KNOW IT without taking the condom off after and filling it with water to check for punctures.
It's an unnecessary risk and irresponsible to market the hexagon feature as being better when the purpose of condoms isn't not to feel good but to protect you and your partner!
Admirable concern GK. However, I can assure you beyond a doubt we used this product successfully with no problems whatsoever.
As are any ladies using these: I will not do doubles with them or accept references from them.
but my scientific nature asks:
does the hex structure allow for essentially self healing of tiny punctures to the point of no fluid transmission?
how does the Lelo react to a tear/rip (the more common form of condom failure).
We need an engineer or physicist to explain how viscous fluids travel through small holes.
I think the demonstration TRIED to show that it is more resistant to total failure, that is, a tiny puncture does not become a giant tear.
I have not tried these, nor have I experimented with puncture or tear resistance in other condoms, so thanks for the food for thought.
While on the condom subject, any thoughts on the L? A lady friend of mine just switched. At first appearance, they looked smaller, but actually felt fine on. Clear latex, gives a more natural look. No latex/lube odor. Thumbs up from both of us.
NOT your condom of choice?
I'd been wondering about this technology. I quit using latex condoms years ago and changed over to non-latex polyisoprene finding them far more trustable. I have yet to have any type of mishap since. Maybe I've just been lucky, just one underdog's experience.